Get ready for a delightful kitchen adventure with this kefir-based banana bread! It made its way into my life as a perfect solution for those overripe bananas sitting on the counter. This recipe is a family favorite because it’s straightforward and quick. The kefir makes the bread incredibly tender, and the combination of bananas and cinnamon fills the house with a wonderful aroma.
This is my go-to banana bread when I don’t want to fuss with dough and molds but still crave something homemade. It’s simple: mash, mix, pour into a pan, pop it in the oven—and soon your kitchen smells like you’ve put in way more effort than you actually did.
The kefir works wonders in this recipe. It gives the bread softness, a slight moisture, and keeps it from drying out, making it just as good the next day. Not a showy dessert, but a practical, homely treat that never lets you down.
Banana Bread with Kefir: Quick, Easy, Delicious
Ingredients
- 3 pcs Bananas Overripe bananas add softness.
- 250 ml Kefir Low-fat kefir can be used.
- 150 g Sugar Adjust sugar to taste.
- 250 g Flour Use all-purpose flour.
- 1 tsp Baking soda Helps the bread rise.
- 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 pcs Egg Adds moisture.
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds aroma.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a loaf pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas into a puree.
- Add kefir, egg, sugar, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a wooden skewer—it should come out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
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